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TX SB754

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health care practitioners and any other person from coercing or compelling individuals lawfully residing in Texas to obtain any health care service, including vaccinations, against their preference

  • Requires health care practitioners to obtain informed consent before providing any health care service, with consent able to be given by the individual or authorized representatives such as guardians, parents, or medical power of attorney agents

  • Prohibits adverse actions or penalties against individuals who refuse or fail to obtain a health care service, including immunizations in accordance with state law

  • Provides exemptions for employees, service providers, and trainees at health care facilities from required health care services if they request an exemption based on sincerely held religious beliefs or a medical condition for which the service is contraindicated

  • Establishes enforcement mechanisms including attorney general injunctive relief and civil liability of at least $5,000 in damages for health care practitioners who violate the chapter, with the prevailing party able to recover court costs and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Relating to informed consent requirements before the provision of health care services.

Health

Last Action

Co-author authorized

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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